Vegan Ingredient Checker

Paste any ingredient list below and we'll instantly tell you if it's vegan. We check against 250+ known animal-derived and questionable ingredients.

How It Works

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Paste Ingredients

Copy the ingredient list from any product label, website, or app.

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Instant Analysis

Our tool scans each ingredient against our database of 250+ animal-derived substances.

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Clear Results

See color-coded results with explanations for every flagged ingredient.

Common Non-Vegan Ingredients to Watch For

Gelatin

Found in gummies, marshmallows, and capsules. Made from animal bones and skin.

Casein

A milk protein found in many "non-dairy" products and protein supplements.

Carmine (E120)

Red food coloring made from crushed cochineal insects. Found in candies and cosmetics.

Shellac (E904)

Coating on candy and pills. Made from secretions of the lac insect.

Whey

A milk by-product found in protein bars, baked goods, and processed foods.

L-Cysteine (E920)

Dough conditioner often sourced from duck feathers or human hair.

Lanolin

Wax from sheep wool. Common in lip balms, lotions, and vitamin D3 supplements.

Isinglass

Made from fish bladders. Used to clarify some beers and wines.